I wouldn’t say “throw away”. It’s a matter of justification and what kind of car person you are. I hate to use a moth-eaten BMW tagline, but seriously, if you’re a hardcore car enthusiast and want “The Ultimate Driving Machine”, the BMW is worth it.

If you can do without the ultimate driving machine marketing mumbo jumbo, the Infiniti is no consolation prize. It’s a terrific machine and in my opinion, a far better overall value.

I would never call the newer Infinitis ‘cheap’. I called the original Infinitis cheap, because they were, especially next to a BMW or Mercedes.

I also used the word ‘cheapskate’. But don’t let a word like cheapskate pressure you into springing for the Bimmer. Cheapskate can also be considered a compliment, just ask my father!